Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Data Breach Settlement
$60–$5,000
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What happened
In December 2023, unauthorized individuals allegedly accessed a database belonging to Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, compromising the private information of approximately 61,850 people, including names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, health insurance information, and extensive healthcare data. GCBHS denies wrongdoing, and this settlement is a compromise to end the litigation.
Do you qualify?
All United States residents whose private information was compromised in the December 2023 data incident, including all U.S. residents who received direct notice of the breach from GCBHS.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Documented out-of-pocket loss reimbursement
$5,000 eachReimbursement for actual documented losses or expenses resulting from the Data Incident, including costs from identity theft, credit report freezing, and other mitigative expenses. Class members must provide documentation supporting their claims.
Identity theft and credit monitoring protection
One year subscription to 3-bureau CyEx Medical Shield providing identity theft and credit monitoring protection to all class members.
Who is in the class
all United States residents whose Private Information was implicated in the Data Incident, including all United States residents to whom Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services sent direct notice of the Data Incident
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by December 11, 2025. To receive up to $5,000 in reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses, you must provide proof of expenses. All class members are eligible for a cash payment between roughly $60-$120 and/or one year of free identity theft and credit monitoring protection.
Common questions
- How much does the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $60–$5,000. The total settlement fund is $850,000. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was December 11, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Data Breach Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at gcbdatasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Data Breach Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for January 14, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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